Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra

Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Celebrate  the 250th Birthday of the United States of America at the </span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Last Stand 1776 Backyard Ultra </span></strong></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">June 13th, 2026  Start Time: 700AM Midlothian, VA</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This isn’t just another race —<span style="text-decoration:underline"> it’s a mission.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Join us  June 13th, for a one-of-a-kind endurance challenge and celebration of freedom, sacrifice and  the 250th birthday of the United States of America.  There may be just a little insanity involved also.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race proceeds go directly to support the mission of the Semper Fi  Fund, providing urgently needed resources for wounded, ill, and injured service members, veterans and their families.  That in itself is a purpose for your run!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">What’s a Backyard Ultra?</span></strong></p> <p><br /><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">It’s not about speed — it’s about grit, determination, strategy and mental fortitude.</span><br /><br /></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">The Backyard Ultra is a race format like no other. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Every hour, on the hour, runners head out for a 4.167‑mile loop. You have exactly one hour to finish. If you make it back in time, you earn the right to go again. If you don’t… your race is over. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">And that’s the beauty of it—it’s your race to run. One loop or twenty, you choose your challenge.  Any distance you want.  Set a personal goal for miles run, hit a milestone, or go all in for the win — this format lets YOU choose your race beacuse it&#39;s your race to run however you want.  There are no losers.  Just some that may last a little  longer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">This format tests every part of you—your legs, your mind, your will and your determination. The loop never changes. The clock never slows. The question is simple: can you dig deep enough to say <strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">“ONE MORE LOOP”?</span></strong> Whether your goal is 1 loop, 2, 3, 5, 10, or more, it’s your race to run and your goal to set— number of miles, number of loops, or a personal breakthrough.  It&#39;s all up to you!  </span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Ever wonder how far you can run in the Last Stand Backyard Ultra?</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 149 , 165 , 166 );font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Wonder no more........</span>.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 149 , 165 , 166 );font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Loop          Miles            Milestone Achieved</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">1               4.14               5K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">2               8.32               5 Miles and 10K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">3               12.48             20K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">4               16.64             Half Marathon</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">5                20.8              30K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">6                24.96            40K and Almost Marathon Distance</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">7                29.12            Marathon</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">8                33.28            50K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">9                37.44</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">10              41.6              40 Miles</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">11              45.76</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">12              49.92</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">13              54.08            50 Miles</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">14              58.24</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">15             62.4               100K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">24             100 miles      That&#39;s a BIG ONE!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">How far will you go?</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 149 , 165 , 166 );font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">We like to say &#34;</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 236 , 240 , 241 )"><strong><span style="background-color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">ONE MORE LOOP</span></strong></span><span style="color:rgb( 149 , 165 , 166 );font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )">&#34; !!!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"> </span><br /></strong></span><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"></span><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"></span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Why You Can’t Miss This Race:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Honor the legacy of  the 250th birthday of the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"> Race under the big Virginia sky on trails, over wooden bridges, around a lake, through beautiful scenery. </span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Test your body, mind, and spirit.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Be part of a community like no other.  The camaraderie at a Backyard Ultra is incredible.  You will have more people cheering you along than you could imagine.  Other runners, support crews, spectators will be your best friends and greatest source of encouragement.  We may be competitors,  but for one day we are a big team of dedicated runners. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Backyard Ultras create a community unlike anything else in running.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">Runners encouraging one another every step of the way</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">Support crews cheering and lifting spirits for every runner</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">Spectators cheering for every single loop finisher</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">You will forge new  friendships  with each passing loop</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">Run 1 loop and you’ll be met with cheers. Run 2, 3, 5, 10 or more, and the encouragement only grows. Every time you finish a loop, you’re welcomed back with support, energy, and belief. No judgment. No pressure. Only encouragement, every single loop.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"> </span><span style="font-size:18pt">Set your own goal.  Run one loop, two, five ten or more.  It&#39;s your race to run any way you like, any distance you choose. You may just end up catching the &#34;Ultra Bug&#34;.  </span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"> </span><br /><strong><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">Every Runner Receives</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">A custom-designed race shirt and other goodies.    This is a shirt you will proudly wear, not just stuff in a drawer somewhere.  This isn’t just a run, it’s a tribute and a mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">If you’re the one who keeps answering the bell when no one else does, you’ll earn more than bragging rights.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">A cash prize awaits the Last Runner Standing.</span><br /><span style="font-size:18pt">But even more importantly, you’ll claim the coveted Sword of Honor—a symbol of grit, resilience, and the spirit of the Backyard Ultra.  Only one runner will lift it.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt">How will you answer the call?</span></p> <p><br /><strong><span style="font-size:24pt;color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">&#34;One more loop.&#34;</span></strong></p>